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Rain is falling vertically with a speed of `35ms^-1`. A woman rides a bicycle with a speed of `12ms^-1` in east to west direction. What is the direction in which she should hold her umbrella?

A

At an angle of `tan^(-1)((2)/(5))` with the vertical towards the east.

B

At an angle of `tan^(-1)((5)/(2))` with the vertical towards the west.

C

At an angle of `tan^(-1)((5)/(2))` with the vertical towards the east

D

At an angle of `tan^(-1)((5)/(2))` with the vertical towards the west

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B
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